Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Will i get tetanus?my kitchen knife poked me in the hand while i was cleaning meat.had little rust on it from being in dish drainer,never been outside
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Check vaccine status: Check your vaccine status. You probably have had your routine tetanus shots. You need to get a booster at least every ten years. If there were truly rust on the knife, I might consider getting a booster tetanus vaccine, but would be more concerned about infection from cleaning meat and then having a knife injury. Let your doctor see you. Good luck
Answered 8/9/2016
2.8k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Can rust/burnt food from baking pans and a griddle give you tetanus?I think a piece of rust/burnt food got in my finger.got it out with nail clipper.
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Am i still able to get tetanus if i got a small cut by a clean looking nail outside and my last tetanus shot was 4-5 years ago?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
My daughter cut herself on a tin, small cut, tin was clean no rust. Does she need a tetanus injection?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Should i get a tetanus shot? I've been getting small cuts/ scratches from metal lately i checked and i don't think there was rust. I am a hypochondriac
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
People also searched for:
I had mistakenly stuck the side of my thumb with a nail file yesterday, no blood was drawn, there was no rust on it and it was completely clean, is there a risk for contracting tetanus from it?
How likely is it for me to get tetanus if I gave myself a minor cut while using a nail clipper that has a bit of rust on it? I got my previous tetanus shot 11 and a half years ago and I rinsed the minor cut with flowing water
I'm guessing I have tetanus now I washed my hands touched rusty hangers no rust on hands but have cuts possible unhealed on hand no shot. Or just no?
Had a puncture on the bottom of my middle finger on right hand. Was done by a metal ring thing. With only slight rust but it has been painted or something so no rust went it. Had tetanus booster 1-2 years ago. Thoughts on if I should see doc?
I recently self harmed with nail scissors, i now see that they have a slight layer of rust, do i need a tetanus shot?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
